Senior Manager, Tax Controversy (Singapore/ Bangkok Based, Relocation Provided)
Core
Leading and supporting global tax audits, disputes, and defense of direct and indirect tax positions across multiple jurisdictions while shaping engagement with tax authorities and policymakers.
Role type
Senior Manager, Tax Controversy
Builds
Robust audit defenses, best-practice frameworks, and documentation standards for global tax controversy management.
Domain
Tax law and dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific region (China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, India) with potential US/European exposure.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Tax law expertise, cross-border controversy management, negotiation, technical documentation drafting, audit defense strategy, regulatory analysis, project management.
Preferred skills
Legal training (tax lawyer), CPA/Chartered Accountant certification, US/European tax experience, AI-enabled workflow integration, additional Asia Pacific languages.
Technologies
AI-enabled tools for tax process improvement.
Responsibilities
Manage assigned tax controversy matters (audits, appeals, litigation) from inquiry to resolution; serve as primary contact with tax authorities; develop strategies for resolving disputes; analyze complex tax laws and regulations; prepare responses to authority inquiries; draft position papers and legal memoranda; maintain documentation standards; collaborate with Legal, Government Affairs, and Finance teams; provide training on tax controversy.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight.
